Street Rods For Sale

Posted on July 8, 2010 by rich

The days of yesteryear, when signs that said street rods for sale were a common thing are long past. Today it is more common to see muscle car for sale or classic cars for sale.

NSRA 2009 Rocky Mountain Street Rod Nationals

Photos taken June 26th at the NSRA (National Street Rod Association) 2009 Rocky Mountain Street Rod Nationals event held in Pueblo, Colorado. Click on HD. AMAZING collection of pre-1950 autos and trucks! Many thanks to my dad and my cousin for treati…

There still are plenty of Rodder shows but to find one for sale alongside the road is not easy.  I think the main reason is because before muscle cars came into being in 1964, there were only street rods.

There were no production muscle cars to be had going into the 1960’s. All of the fast cars were built by their owners. There was plenty of know how and parts to make this a viable industry. I especially liked the old 1930’s Fords that would have their fenders taken off and the engine replaced along with the rest of the drive train to make them go fast. There were many painted black with a wild flame job added to the nose of the car. This made them like a flaming rocket going down the road.

The best place to see these cars run were the interstate sections that were being built. These closed off straight sections of smooth road were the ideal places for drag races. Plus there were few to no cops watching these unopened roads.

But with most of the interstates already built across this nation and the old street rods and hot rods so old and rare most owners do not want to take a chance, so they sit in car shows instead of racing. Maybe I am showing my age but this was a time of American history I miss and street rods for sale are few and far between.

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A Trip Down Memory Lane with American Classic Cars

Posted on July 7, 2010 by rich

This is the time of year that your thoughts turn to classic iron. with this post we want you to take a Trip Down Memory Lane with American Classic Cars.

Send your notices in of car shows and sales and we will post them here on AmericanClassicCarSale.com.

Gorgeous Vintage Car Illustrations : A trip down the memory lane …

In this showcase, I have presented some of the finest classic cars ever to rule the road. Most of these are American as they were the pioneers in racing and production of great motor/sports cars. So, fasten your seat-belts and enjoy the …

Publish Date: 07/05/2010 15:41

http://richworks.in/2010/07/gorgeous-vintage-car-illustrations-a-trip-down-the-memory-lane/

Detroit Sizzles With Things To Do – Events And Festivals Continue …

Witness American history at The Henry Ford, stroll the halls of the world-renowned Detroit Institute of Arts or explore African-American culture at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. … Concours d’Elegance of America is a must-see event for those who appreciate cars and motorcycles from around the world. On July 25, vintage and classic car owners bring their vehicles to Meadow Brook Hall to compete for the event’s prestigious trophies and awards. …

Publish Date: 07/07/2010 16:05

http://itsgoal.eu/world-champion/detroit-sizzles-with-things-to-do-events-and-festivals-continue-throughout-summer-2010/

American Classic Cars Part 1

In this video you will find a large range of American cars from the 60′s and 70′s. Back then, fins,muscle, chrome and large size was a standart for just about every car. Here you will see cars in their advertisment photos. Enjoy!

1950′s American Classic Car Stunt show Video:

1950′s American Classic Car / Stunt Show Film

1950′s historic black and white film footage of street car racing and stunt show footage with motorcycles and automobiles.

Here is a link to a 1906 San Francisco Street Car Video showing dozens of vintage American cars.

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Upcoming Classic Car Shows

Posted on June 22, 2010 by rich

Tell the truth now, it’s in your blood, right? The classic car shows that abound this time of year just get the blood rush going.

We keep an eye out for car shows that our readers would enjoy.  Drop us a line and let us know about the shows you attend and enjoy.

City continues 225th with classic car show | US Post Today.

City continues 225th with classic car show. BRISTOL — American muscle cars that start with a roar and take off with a high-powered jolt ruled the day at Bristol Plaza in the 1960s. Originally posted here: … Filed under: Classic Car . …

Publish Date: 06/20/2010 2:41

http://www.usposttoday.com/city-continues-225th-with-classic-car-show/

Classic Car Show at the XXX

The last XXX Root Beer Drive-in in America was the site of the Lance Lambert City Cruise in Issaquah, WA. Here’s a quick look at some of the cars that were there. Music by the Hi-Frequencies (hi-frequencies.com). More info on The Vintage Vehicle Show…

Classic Car Show, St. Jacobs, May 23/2010

Car show pics and videos, at St. Jacobs ontario Canada. Old cars, classic autos. Also some 58 caddy info on how many of each model were made. One year, and so many models. Song by Junkyardmen. Read more at Latest Car News …

Publish Date: 06/21/2010 18:00

http://www.getcarnews.com/2010/06/classic-car-show-st-jacobs-may-232010/

Free Summer Nights Classic Car Show on Fridays : Things To Do in …

From 6 to 9 pm each Friday, Downers Grove will host its free Summer Nights Classic Car Show. Cars will be on display on Main Street from Maple Avenue to.

Publish Date: 06/19/2010 22:08

http://chicagofree.info/2010/06/free-summer-nights-classic-car-show-on-fridays/

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We are happy to post any car show announcements that you or your club would like to have promoted. Submit your show write up for approval via the contact form on this blog.

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Muscle Car For Sale: a Pinto?

Posted on June 14, 2010 by rich

I saw a sign in the window of a local restaurant that said Muscle Car For Sale. So I went in to ask to see it.  I was told to look out back. To my amazement there sat this little Ford Pinto with no hood. I was just astonished.

There was a 351 Cleveland in the engine compartment. Yes the Cleveland with the four bolt mains to help ensure the engine would not explode. I was then wondering why the front was not lower to the ground from all the weight. This car was not originally made for such a heavy engine.

Ford Pinto 351 Cleveland

Ford Pinto 351 Cleveland

The guy that built this car did it right. He beefed up the front suspension to handle the extra weight. This car seemed to be built to really run. It did fit the definition of muscle car. It combined a light weight body with a huge engine.

I just had to drive this car to see if it was for real. It had plenty of power and the handling was better than I had expected. The tires broke loose easily and I could tell a positrac rear-end had been installed.

When I got back I crawled under the car in the rear to check out the gas tank.  I like all Americans know of what this car is famous for. The guy that built this car seems to have corrected all the problems I could think of. This included the gas tank problem.  This was an easy fix. He removed the tank by pulling it out from the inside and mounted it back on with straps, like most American cars.

I left without buying it because I was just curious, but that muscle car for sale was a one of a kind.

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Hot Rod 4 sale

Posted on June 7, 2010 by rich

Today’s car market is filled with generic styling of cars. Detroit has rarely got it right when it comes to performance and style. In the 50’s men would take the old 30’s cars and rip the fenders off to give their cars more personality. The paint jobs were wild with most sporting flames.

This is where the term hot rod came from was a fast car with flames on it.  One thing all hotrods have had done to them is to have modifications done to the engine. The suspension was picked for the type of driving the car was intended to do, usually straight-line ¼ mile runs.

The big three from Detroit did make advances in the 60’s with the Shelby Cobra, Mustang, Camaro and Barracuda.  Big engines that performed were the way they went until the gas shortage in the mid 70”s, then it was back to blah. Cosmetic look a likes was the name of the game.

General Motors was the worst at this with four of their brands putting out cars almost exactly the same just different names. In the early 80’s I was working in an Oldsmobile dealership and found a new car with a dashboard from a Buick, name and all. These were made at the same factory as the Olds, it was just a different name and slightly different non-performing engine.

But back to hot-rods. Today car enthusiast can build the car of his dream with the help of the web. This just makes finding that certain part necessary to finish the car easier. Take the old family car, strip it down, put performance parts in the engine, jack up the rear, put fat tires on it with a wild paint job and you will have the distinctive car or hot rod, that gets the heads turning.

Keep watching this blog as we will be having some nice hot rods for sale this summer.

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Pontiac Firebird: Dream On

Posted on June 6, 2010 by rich

Most car buffs think the Pontiac Firebird was just a Pontiac version of the Chevy Camera, but they are wrong. In the very beginning the two cars did share most of the sheet metal but that is where almost all shared parts ended. The powerplants were always and until the end of 1982 maintained a distinctive Pontiac low end torque source of propulsion.

The 1967 Firebird set a trend all to its own with its distinctive styling and appeal to car enthusiast. The 1967 came with 5 options for engines and each one had its own special modification that could not be found in any other GM made engine. The smallest was the 230 cu. in. line six overhead cam that produced 165 horsepower with a one barrel carburetor. Not to mention the V-8 400 cu. in. that produced 325 horsepower. This could be ordered with the cold-ram air functional hood scope.

In 1970 the world saw its first Trans Am with a standard Ram Air III shaker on the hood and under was a monster V-8 400 that put out 335 horsepower. For those that wanted more power the optional Ram Air IV could be fitted on the hood and this helped the engine produce an additional 10 horsepower making the overall horsepower equal to 345. The front fenders were the first of the body work to differ from the Camera this year along with the fender wells.

There was talk in the mid 70’s of making a station wagon version out of the Firebirds and Camera’s but by this time there was not enough shares sheet metal left to make it economically feasible. But by 1981 saw the end of Pontiac only powerplants in the Firebirds and for most the end of an era. The Firebird continued production until 2002 when the model was canceled by Pontiac. 35 years this fabulous muscle car lasted. But unfortunately the Pontiac Firebird is no more.

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Muscle Cars For Sale

Posted on May 31, 2010 by rich

A sign that reads Muscle cars for sale will start to have new meaning in the next year. The company that produced the first muscle car is closing its doors forever. Pontiac cars will not be made beyond 2010 was announced by GM’s general manager last year. This is a sad ending to one of the all time great car manufacturers America and the world has ever known.

The list of great cars are numerous including the GTO, Lemans, Firebird, Trans Am, Fiero and Gran Am to name just a few. As of today there are still many on the road. But like all extinct creatures they will start to become more scares as the years go on and their value will do nothing but rise.

So for those hot rodders out there that wish to have an old Firebird or GTO in their coral, this is the time to make that long sought after purchase. Just like the Shelby Cobra, the price of a Pontiac muscle car will surly rise to astronomical numbers in the near future.

The only people I know that are even a little happy are the old GTO restorers. I was told with the demise of Pontiac the demand has already seen an increase for their ability to bring back the old glory days of Pontiac.

But needless to say as a man that loves cars this was a sad event. I just hope there are no more casualties of this current economic downturn our nation is in. And Muscle Cars For Sale will always be a sign that will be sought after for years to come.

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Forthcoming Classic Car Shows and Auctions

Posted on December 6, 2009 by rich

We bring you news and information regarding American Classic Car Sales at car shows and classic car auctions.

If you are a show manager or organizer, and would like to have your event listed here please use the contact from to send us publish ready content for consideration, describing your event.

If you find this information helpful to you please use the “retweet” button on the right, or vote for this site with any of your social network sites of choice that you will find following each of the blog posts here on American Classic Car Sale.

Forthcoming Classic Car Shows and Auctions:

Kansas, July 8 – 10, 2010: 35th annual MVPA Convention in Topeka …

California, March 27, 2010: 18th annual “AIRSHOW 2010” at the Riverside, California Airport from 9 am – 4 pm Aerobatics, antiques, warbirds, flybys, static displays, a pancake breakfast, a classic car show, a military vehicle show, …

Sedona Arizona Events and Festivals

The Community Fair will be an all-day event with booths, food, children’s activities, entertainment, aircraft on display, and an expanded competitive classic car show. (928) 862.0210. sedonafair.com/. September 22-27 … The event will last through the New Year, ending with the “Lights Out Closing Ceremony” on Saturday, January 2, 2010. The festival is open each evening (weather permitting) from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday …

Sarasota Calendar of Events

The Devereaux-Kaiser Car Show is Sunday January 31, 2010. It brings in 1400 cars for display and close to 3000 visitors. It is free for all at the Westfield Sarasota Shopping Mall on Beneva & US 41 in Sarasota. ….. There’s a Classic Car Show Saturday, September 19, 2009 at the Tire Choice location at Clark and McIntosh roads in Sarasota. This all day event is slated to feature Classic Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods and Low Riders. If you have one of these beauties, …

Blog of Thornton Auto Upholstery since 1947, Santa Ana, CA

Classic Car Show – San Diego, CA. The Classic Car Club of America will have their annual car show in San Diego, Ca. January 6-10, 2010. The host hotel is the OMNI near the Convention Center. The Saturday show is on the grass at the …

New Jersey Events – A Monthly schedule of fun and educational …

January 2010 New Jersey Events. Fetch Clay, Make Man, Jan 8 – Feb 14, 2010, McCarter Theater 91 University Place Princeton, NJ 609-258-278, In the days before one of the most anticipated fights in boxing history, 23-year-old … Classic Car Show & Auction. Peking Acrobats. February 27, 2010. 7:30 pm Prudential Hall. New Jersey Performing Arts Center One Center Street Newark, NJ (888) 466-5722, This elite group of gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists and tumblers from the People’s …

Upcoming Local Events!

JANUARY 2010: Russo and Steele Collector Auto Auction 1/2010, Scottsdale Tostitos Fiesta Bowl 1/4/10, University of Phoenix Stadium Maricopa County Home Show 1/15/10—1/17/10, Arizona State Fairgrounds PF Chang’s Rock’n'Roll Marathon …

Here is a nice video of a car show of American Classic Cars.

(Just to get you in the mood.)

2008 Super San Diego Custom Classic Car Show # 6

The San Diego Super Indoor Classic Custom Car Show featured more than 300 of the best classic custom cars, hot rods and low riders from Northern California, Los Angeles and San Diego. Check out this amazing show car that that features some of the most amazing low riders and custom car paint jobs and modifications. Video #6 – See photos from the car show at the SoCal Beaches Magazine website at www.socalbeachmag.net or at Myspace.com at www.myspace.com/socalbeachesmagazine or on YouTube at …

Here is another video of Classic American Iron in the U.K.

Hot-Rod Show 2009

Hot-Rod and American classic car show at Beaulieu, Hampshire,UK.

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Rich

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Classic Car Classifieds,

Posted on November 13, 2009 by rich

Looking to buy a classic car? Classifieds are a good place to start but do not make it your only option. There are many owners of classic cars that do not advertise their cars, they just take them to shows and win awards.  These are top of the line cars and very expensive.  But depending on your taste and budget a car show could be an option for you.

The best thing about purchasing a classic car from a car show is you that will know what others think about it by how it places and if there are any discrepancies they will be pointed out at the time of their judging. Most good judges thoroughly go through a car and point out where they take points off.  This is very handy if after your purchase you wish to improve the car and take it to a show. It can also be a source of headaches since every judge sees each car differently.

Unfortunately I have known some judges that are prejudiced against certain makes and models.  Nothing can be done to change their minds but this can be a blessing in disguise. The more critical a judge is the better chances after improvements that the next judge might not be prejudiced and you could win the Best of Show.

So look and be choosy, you will be paying through the nose but what a sweet ride you will have if you buy a classic car at a car show.  For a classic car, classifieds are not the only answer.

We also want to encourage all of you car sellers out there to place your ad here on American Classic Car Sale.  There is no charge for the ad at the time you place it.  The only time you are obligated to pay for the ad is when we sell the car for you.  Then it is only a hundred dollars per car.  Send in your write ups, description and photos and we will make your car visible to millions of possible buyers.

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American Collector Car Insurance

Posted on October 21, 2009 by rich

For an American collector car, insurance on your prize possession is a must. But just not any coverage will do.  There are many insurance companies that either have a special policy for collectible cars or they only cover collectible and classic cars and trucks.

Collector Car Insurance

Collector Car Insurance

As part of an insurance policy, the most important feature will be the agreed value of the classic vehicle. Not including any agreed upon deductible, the value of the collector car should be set high enough to cover the cost of replacing it even if a fire or other accident causes the loss or damage to be a total loss.

The usage and mileage must also be considered. When a person receives a license plate in the classic or collectible car from the state, there is a limitation to the mileage they are allowed to drive. Make sure the insurance plan for your collector car will permit you to drive the car as you wish to. This is the best part of owning a classic car, driving it.

When it comes time for repairs to the classic, make sure all replacement parts are covered under the insurance policy. Make sure the policy allows for not only the parts to be covered but if the overall value of the car increased, this should also be figured into the coverage with an increase in total coverage.

Lastly the cost of inflation should be automatically figured into any policy. Since most classic collectible vehicles will increase on an average of 8% a year, this should be set into your policy.

These suggestions should be followed as a start of setting up any American collector car insurance policy. Before signing any policy make sure you read all of the fine print.

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